Merit Award Program Purpose and Authority

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​Merit Award Program Purpose and Authority

As part of the State of California's commitment to reduce spending and promote job efficiency, the Employee Suggestion Program was established to reward employees who come up with ideas to eliminate State expenditures or improve the safety or operations of State government.

Authority

The Employee Suggestion Program was established in 1950 and the California Department of Human Resources is responsible for administering the program. The Employee Suggestion Program is one part of the
Merit Award Program.